Shelley Long

James Burrows on casting Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on casting Ted Danson and Shelley Long as the leads on Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on how "Sam" and "Diane" (Ted Danson and Shelley Long) worked together on Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on Shelley Long's decision to leave Cheers and how her departure affected the show

Glen and Les Charles on casting Ted Danson and Shelley Long as the leads on Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on how "Sam" and "Diane" (Ted Danson and Shelley Long) worked together on Cheers

Glen and Les Charles on Shelley Long's decision to leave Cheers and how her departure affected the show

Richard Frank on Shelley Long's departure from Cheers

Ken Levine and David Isaacs on writing for "Sam Malone," played by Ted Danson ,and "Diane Chambers," played by Shelley Long, on Cheers

David Lee on writing the character "Diane Chambers" on Cheers

David Lee on Shelley Long as "Diane Chambers" on Cheers

Ken Levine and David Isaacs on writing for "Sam Malone," played by Ted Danson ,and "Diane Chambers," played by Shelley Long, on Cheers

Warren Littlefield on replacing Shelley Long as "Diane" with Kirstie Alley as "Rebecca" on Cheers

Lori Openden on Shelley Long's departure from Cheers and Kirstie Alley joining the show

Jane Pauley on competing against Shelley Long in speech and debate